FRIENDS OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CERNE ABBAS

Registered charity 1148416 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To help towards the cost of preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and beautification of the Grade 1 listed building that is St Mary's Church in Cerne Abbas. Over the first 18 months of our existence the emphasis has been on raising awareness of The Friends and fund raising through concerts.

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Latest income
£60k
Latest spending
£6k
Registered
2012
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity remains in a good financial position with unrestricted reserves of £180,716.99 at the end of the year. The trustees report that funds are in a good position, supported by a significant bequest and active management of Gift Aid contributions. There are no stated material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ongoing operations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Bequest (83% of income)
Bequest 2025 50,000.00
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Dorset

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£60k£6k
31/12/2024£6k£606
31/12/2023£5k£123k
31/12/2022£26k£216
31/12/2021£89k£305

Common questions

Is FRIENDS OF ST MARYS CHURCH, CERNE ABBAS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains in a good financial position with unrestricted reserves of £180,716.99 at the end of the year. The trustees report that funds are in a good position, supported by a significant bequest and active management of Gift Aid contributions. There are no stated material uncertainties or risks to the charity's ongoing operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.